Number the statements listed below in the order that they would occur in engine operation. Then, label these stages as intake, compression, power, or exhaust.

a. The fuel mixture is ignited by the spark plug, and the resulting explosion forces the piston down in the cylinder.

b. The piston rises and compresses the fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.

c. The exhaust gases left over from the combustion are released from the cylinder. d. A mixture of air and fuel is drawn into the cylinder

d. A mixture of air and fuel is drawn into the cylinder ( Intake)

b. The piston rises and compresses the fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.(compression)

a. The fuel mixture is ignited by the spark plug, and the resulting explosion forces the piston down in the cylinder.(power)

c. The exhaust gases left over from the combustion are released from the cylinder.(exhaust)

Explanation:

The first step in engine operation is called the intake stage, where air mixed with fuel is drawn into the cylinder. This is followed by the compression stage where the piston rises to compress the air mixed with fuel trapped in the chamber.The power stage follows, the air-fuel mixture ignites to cause a spark and small explosion enough to push the piston back down cylinder causing a motion to develop down the piston to the crankshaft.The exhaust stage is the final one which sees the exhaust gases  released from the cylinder.